Op e n ing and closing
Locking vehicle
- Move the selector lever to the P position (automatic trans-
mission*), otherwise the vehicle cannot be locked.
- Touch the sensor at the door handle once ::::, page 43,
fig . 34 to lock the vehicle ::::, & in "General description"
on
page 40.
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked at any door. It depends on the
settings in the radio or MMI* whether the entire vehicle is unlocked
or one of the doors=>
page 42. The master key must be within a
range of about 1.5 m from the appropriate door or the rear lid. It
makes no difference whet her the master key is in your jacket pocket
or in your brief case .
If you grip the door handle while locking, this can adve rsely affect the
locking function.
It is not possible to re-open the doo r for a brief period directly after
closing it. This allows you to ensure that the doors are properly
locked .
& WARNING
Read and follow all WA RNING S => & in "General descripti on" on
page 4 0 .
[ i ) Tips
If your vehicle has been stand ing for an extended period, please note
the follow ing:
• The proximity sensors are deactivated after a few days to save
power . You then have to pull on the door handle once to un lock the
vehicle and a second t ime to open the vehicle .
• To prevent the battery from being discharged and to preserve your
vehicle's ability to start for as long as possible, the energy manage-
ment system grad ually switches off unnecessary convenience func-
tions . It is poss ible that you w ill not be able to unlock your veh icle
using these conven ience functions .
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations =>
page 335. •
Operating locks with the mechanical key
In the event of a failure of the power locking system, the
driver's door can locked and unlocked with the mechan-
ical key at the lock cylinder.
To unlock the v e hicle
Fig. 35 Key t urns for
opening and closing
- Inse rt the mechanical key int o the lock of t he driver's
door.
- Turn the mechanical key to position @ ::::, fig . 35.
To lock the vehicle
- Move the selector lever to the P position (automatic trans-
mission*).
- Close a ll windows and doors properly .
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